Opening Night

[catman]

Its good to finally be able to say that this year. The winter has been very tough around the midwest, and doesn't seem to be wanting to quit, just yet.
Nice pre-game ceremony.
Lets go, Twins.

[catman]

Just about ready to go. Francisco Liriano gets his first chance to open a season.

[catman]

Perfect start to the game. 2 ground-outs and a strikeout. 13 pitches for Liriano.
Hope the Twins can do something against King Felix, early.

[henks]

I'm at work so I can't watch the game, but I have the MLB gameday window open in another tab so I'm checking that every few mins.

[catman]

And, by the way, Happy Birthday to Bert.

[catman]

Adrian Beltre continues to be a pest, hitting a double off the baggie, moving up to 3rd on a groundout by Jr, and scoring on a foul ball catch by Span in left.

[Lets Go Rays]

Did I ever tell any of you Twins fan I know Fransisco Liriano's dad, he is a UPS driver, and he used to come to my house and said that his son played for the Twins in the minor leagues and his name was Fransisco Liriano. This was about 2-3 years ago.

[catman]

Small world, isn't it?

[Lets Go Rays]

Yes, it sure is.

[catman]

So far, Hernandez is looking really good, as is Liriano.

[catman]

One of the sweetest swings in baseball strikes again. Jr. hits 612.

[catman]

2-0 Seattle after 5 1/2.

[henks]

One of the sweetest swings in baseball strikes again. Jr. hits 612.

Somewhere, redsrbetter rejoices.

[catman]

Well, the Twins score a run, but they could have had a big inning against Felix. Cuddyer had been 0-14 against him with 6 Ks, but hit a solid single to center, driving Redmond in from 3rd. Morneau hit a hard grounder right at the 2B for a double play. 2-1 Mariners after 5.

[henks]

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4-1 Seattle